APP Manager, Palliative Care BWH

Summary

Provides direct management to typically a small to medium-sized team of advanced practice providers or other allied health professionals while continuing to spend the majority of time providing direct patient care as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Performs all essential functions of a Nurse Practitioner, providing direct patient care.
• Directly oversees and is accountable for the performance of a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Hires, performance manages, and completes performance appraisals for a team of APPs and/or other direct reports.
• Orients, trains, and schedules staff.
• Assists with quality assurance programs as needed to help implement quality improvement efforts.
• Ensures continuing education and teaching for APPs.
• Acts as liaison between the hospital, physician and nursing staff, and other APPs.
• Ensures APPs are following proper billing compliance rules and methodology.

• Master s in Nursing (MSN) (or) DNP (or) PhD Degree in Nursing required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Completion of a Master s or post Masters  degree in Adult program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
• Satisfactory completion of an approved formal education program which has as its objective the preparation of professional nurses to practice as nurse practitioner.
• Current Adult/Gerontology (AGNP) Certification by an accredited APRN certifying body required.
• DEA registration required and current APRN License to practice in Massachusetts required.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Certification (CHPN, ACHPN) preferred.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider required.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership experience required.
• Experience in inpatient palliative care required.
• Palliative Care fellowship training preferred.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing Certification (CHPN, ACHPN) preferred.

• Strong clinical knowledge as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Strong managerial presence and ability to provide & direct feedback and guidance to staff.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented and exhibits a strong attention to detail.

The Brigham and Women s Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.